The Textile Development Agency (TEXDA) - Kampala - Uganda

TEXDA promotes the growth of entrepreneurs in textile businesses through technical, managerial and entrepreneurial skills’ upgrading. Strengthens capabilities of MSE in the textile sector, through mentoring, provision of inputs and machinery, and facilitates the manufacturing of innovative quality products that are competitive on both local and export markets.”

Texda is a centre of excellence in Uganda where women and men develop their creativiity skills in textile design and garment production.

Uganda’s enterpreneurs contribute dailt towards the vibrancy of cotton transformation from fibre to cloth to fashionable products.

Their skills have to be continuosly improved and their businesses supported. Providing an environment where hands-on training is offered allows enterpreneurs to develop their skills and challenge their creativity.

Today over 1050 trainees have followed courses at Texda and as a result they manage businesses that not only generate income, but also create traineeships and employment for others. Many report that the courses helped them;

• To increase sales by 50%. 
• Make them more employable. 
• Improve their teaching skills.